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With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.45 Thought for the Day
With the Rt Rev Richard Harries.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Richard Harries.

England v Zimbabwe
Commentary from the Riverside, Chester-le-Street, on the second day's play. Including News summaries at 1.15pm and 3.25. At 12.45 Talking Point and at approximately 3.30 Cricket Scene.
Producer Peter Baxter - - --- * Ap proximate time

Contributors

Producer:
Peter Baxter

It's tempting to think that, as we begin to use the same products, eat the same food and watch the same TV the differences between societies will erode creating a homogenous human landscape. But things are not as simple as that. Simon Calder explores how the perversity of human behaviour is defeating the forces of uniformity, and finds out what the global companies are doing to fight back. Producer Beth Eastwood

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Calder
Producer:
Beth Eastwood

Comedy drama series by and starring Kay Stonham and Simon Greenall. 4: About Some Boys. Derek is over the moon when his ex-wife needs an operation and his two sons come to stay. Meanwhile, Robin gets hot, hot, hot and he doesn't like it. With Amelia Bullmore, Martin Trenaman, Buster Stonham and Anil Douglas. Producer Mario Stylianides

Contributors

Unknown:
Kay Stonham
Unknown:
Simon Greenall.
Unknown:
Amelia Bullmore
Unknown:
Martin Trenaman
Unknown:
Buster Stonham
Unknown:
Anil Douglas.
Producer:
Mario Stylianides

Roger Bolton with listeners' views and opinions on BBC radio programmes and policy. Producer Peter Everett Repeated on Sunday at 8pm Letters: Feedback, PO Box 2100, London, W1A 1QT. FAX: [number removed]. PHONE: [number removed]. EMAIL: feedback@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Peter Everett

By Linda Marshall Griffiths. When a Polaroid of three sisters is exhibited as "art", raw emotions and memories surface and the sisters are forced to confront each other and their past. Producer Nadia Molinari

Contributors

Unknown:
Linda Marshall Griffiths.
Producer:
Nadia Molinari
Sarah:
Emma Lowndes
Rudy:
Esther Hall
Catherine:
Siobhan Finneran
Young Rudy:
Poppy Rush
Young Catherine:
Tara Pendergast
Mother:
Jo-Anne Knowles

Suffolk Ghosts. From giant black dogs to drowned churches, the folklore of Suffolk is entwined with the countryside - Richard Uridge walks its spooky paths and bridleways. Producer Karen Gregor

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Uridge
Producer:
Karen Gregor

A tongue-in-cheek review of the week's news, brought to you by Simon Hoggart , Alan Coren ,
Jeremy Hardy , Linda Smith and Armando lannucci. Producer Simon Nicholls Repeated on Saturday at 12.30pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: A selection of memorable moments from The News Quiz is available on audio cassette and CD at good retail outlets orwww.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Hoggart
Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Jeremy Hardy
Unknown:
Linda Smith
Unknown:
Armando Lannucci.
Producer:
Simon Nicholls

Words from abroad.
Written by Adrian Flynn Director Julie Beckett Editor Vanessa Whitburn
ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Adrian Flynn
Director:
Julie Beckett
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Kenton:
Richard Attlee
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Nigel:
Graham Seed
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Adam:
Andrew Wincott
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
Alice:
Hollie Chapman
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Jolene:
Buffy Davis
Fallon Joanna:
Van Kampen
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Edward:
Barry Farrlmond
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Mike:
Terry Molloy
Betty:
Pamela Craig
Robert:
Graham Blockey
Lynda:
Carole Boyd

Francine Stock with arts news, interviews and the verdict on His Girl Friday, the classic newspaper comedy, newly staged at the National Theatre, Starring Zoe Wanamaker. Producer Rebecca Nicholson

Contributors

Unknown:
Francine Stock
Unknown:
Zoe Wanamaker.
Producer:
Rebecca Nicholson

Tom returns to his private school where he has already fallen out with fellow pupil, Philip, son of the hated Lawyer Wakem. Maggie's second visit is due and Tom plans to impress her.
(For details see Monday)
(Repeated from 10.45am)

Contributors

Mr Stelling:
Sean Baker
George Eliot:
Deborah Findlay
Maggie:
Jasmine Hyde
Mr Poulter:
Dominic Rowan
Philip Wakem:
David Tennant

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the discussion as an audience at Larne, Northern Ireland, puts questions to a panel that includes the journalist Eamon McCann and Paul Bew , professor of politics at Queen's University, Belfast.
Producer Anne Peacock Repeated on Saturday at 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Eamon McCann
Unknown:
Paul Bew
Producer:
Anne Peacock

Another chance to hear Mike Walker 's powerful drama about one man's fight to clear his name when everyone is convinced of his guilt, inspired by the true story of Patrick Nicholls , a man imprisoned for 23 years for a murder he did not commit.
Director Marion Nancarrow

Contributors

Unknown:
Mike Walker
Unknown:
Patrick Nicholls
Director:
Marion Nancarrow
Joseph:
Alun Armstrong
Di Brunner:
Danny Webb
Supertintendent:
Struan Rodger
DS Vance:
Janice Acquah
Terry:
Christopher Fairbank
Dr Priest:
Pip Torrens
Governor:
Sean Baker
Policeman:
Alex Trlnder
Mr Newell:
Gordon Reid
Prison officer:
Kenny Blyth

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